Find out why depth perception and detailed vision give humans the best eyesight out of any living mammal. (But what about extinct mammals and other living vertebrates? You’ll find out!) Learn more about Dr. Chris Kirk’s specialty in primate evolution and the evolution of senses.

Find out what mammal has the best combination of sensory adaptation and learn about the problem with compound eyes. Then discover how what you inherit from your ancestors has a profound affect on what your anatomy can do. Dr. Chris Kirk also describes how his love of anthropology growing up helped him find his niche as a physical anthropologist.